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Add 56/96 and 35/63

56/96 + 35/63 is 41/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   56/96 = 56 × 21/96 × 21 = 1176/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/2016 + 1120/2016 = 1176 + 1120/2016 = 2296/2016
5. 2296/2016 simplified gives 41/36
6. So, 56/96 + 35/63 = 41/36
   In mixed form: 15/36

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